Anthropic expands Economic Futures Programme to the UK and Europe
Anthropic’s expanded programme offers research grants, Claude credits, policy forums and regional data on AI adoption in the UK and Europe.
Quick answer
What did Anthropic announce for its Economic Futures Programme in the UK and Europe?
Anthropic expanded its Economic Futures Programme to the UK and Europe, offering research grants and Claude credits to eligible researchers, convening policy forums with the London School of Economics and Political Science, and planning regular releases of more detailed regional data through the Anthropic Economic Index.
Key takeaways
- Anthropic expanded its Economic Futures Programme to the UK and Europe.
- The programme will provide grants and API credits to European researchers studying AI’s effects on labor markets, productivity or value creation.
- Anthropic and the London School of Economics and Political Science are convening a symposium with more than 100 participants from government, academia and civil society.
- Anthropic plans regular public releases of more detailed Europe-specific data through its Economic Index.
Anthropic has expanded its Economic Futures Programme to the UK and Europe, adding research grants, Claude API credits, policy forums and more detailed regional data about AI use.
The company said the expansion builds on the programme’s launch in the United States. Its first forum in the region is a symposium organized with the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Three areas of work
Anthropic said the UK and European programme will concentrate on research support, policy development and economic measurement.
The company plans to provide grants and API credits to European researchers examining how AI affects labor markets, productivity or value creation. Applications are open to researchers working in these areas.
Anthropic also intends to convene forums where researchers, policymakers and practitioners can develop and assess policy proposals using data about AI adoption. The LSE symposium is the first of what the company described as multiple planned forums.
For economic measurement, Anthropic said it is expanding the Anthropic Economic Index to offer more granular information specific to Europe. The company plans regular public data releases tracking AI adoption across European industries and regions.
Symposium at LSE
The LSE Anthropic Economic Futures Symposium will bring together more than 100 participants from government, academia and civil society to discuss AI’s economic effects. Researchers chosen through an open-call process conducted by LSE and Anthropic will present policy proposals intended to inform discussions in the UK and Europe.
Peter McCrory, Anthropic’s head of economics, said the partnership would bring researchers, industry leaders and policymakers together to study AI’s effects. Professor Cosmina Dorobantu of LSE said the event begins a broader joint effort involving researchers, AI companies, policymakers and civil society representatives.
Anthropic said researchers working on AI policy in the UK or Europe can submit proposals through its Economic Futures programme.
Regional Claude usage data
Anthropic also published findings about Claude use from its Economic Index. According to the company, coding is the most common use of Claude across Europe, while support for academic research, writing and educational content is the leading use in the UK.
The company said its German data shows especially high per-capita Claude use for calibrating, troubleshooting and repairing equipment. In France, Anthropic reported that use related to information about dining, shopping and nightlife is four times the global average.
Anthropic said the expanded programme is intended to supply researchers and policymakers with data and venues for developing proposals concerning AI’s effects on work and the economy.
Source: Anthropic’s “Launching the Anthropic Economic Futures Programme in the UK and Europe” announcement, published Nov. 5, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
- What is included in the European programme?
- Anthropic says it includes research grants, Claude API credits, forums for developing and evaluating policy proposals, and more detailed data about AI use in European countries.
- Who can apply for research support?
- European researchers investigating AI’s effects on labor markets, productivity or value creation can apply for grants and API credits.
- What is the LSE Anthropic Economic Futures Symposium?
- It is a gathering of more than 100 experts from government, academia and civil society. Researchers selected through an open-call process run by LSE and Anthropic will present policy proposals.
- What data will Anthropic publish?
- Anthropic says it will expand its Economic Index with more granular, Europe-specific information and release public data regularly to track AI adoption across European industries and regions.